September can bring with it a similar “new year, new me” energy to January, and perhaps it is no coincidence that this down-to-earth, productive month when we return to work and school falls when the Sun is in Virgo. On September 11th, we also have a new moon in this grounded, organised sign, creating an optimum moment for setting achievable goals and intentions. No matter how big your dreams are, the New Moon in Virgo will ensure that you are able to formulate a clear plan or strategy to make them a reality. Use this time to reflect on what you want to achieve in the last quarter of the year as we move towards the solstice, and tap into the no-nonsense Virgoan energy to commit to your goals.
Virgo is the perfectionist of the zodiac, and there are positive aspects of this–it’s good to hold yourself to high standards and to hold yourself accountable–but the shadow side could also make itself known to you during this new moon. Perhaps you’re apprehensive to work towards any goals you set yourself because you fear that you won’t be “good enough” when you start out–not physically fit enough, not talented enough, too rusty because it’s been a while since you practised etc. Acknowledge these fears and work towards your goal anyway–remember the saying about how the best time to start working towards your goal was yesterday but the second best time is now, and also remember that taking imperfect steps towards your goals is a hundred times better than taking no steps at all. Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, so check in with your inner monologue and see if you are communicating with yourself from a place of love or from a place of criticism and self-doubt. Virgo can bring these latter two qualities to the surface, which can feel uncomfortable, but this can also be very helpful as it is by bringing these thoughts to the surface that we can acknowledge them, question them, and let them go. You can also check in with how you communicate with those around you–watch out for being overly critical during this new moon. If being overly critical of yourself or others or leaning too hard into perfectionist tendencies is an ongoing theme for you in general and not just during the Virgo moon, perhaps you can use this time to set yourself intentions to heal and let go of this. Remember that you have the power to achieve whatever you set your mind to, and communicating to yourself with kindness, compassion and love is a crucial part of maintaining the positive mindset to make your dreams a reality.
Virgo is the perfectionist of the zodiac, and there are positive aspects of this–it’s good to hold yourself to high standards and to hold yourself accountable–but the shadow side could also make itself known to you during this new moon. Perhaps you’re apprehensive to work towards any goals you set yourself because you fear that you won’t be “good enough” when you start out–not physically fit enough, not talented enough, too rusty because it’s been a while since you practised etc. Acknowledge these fears and work towards your goal anyway–remember the saying about how the best time to start working towards your goal was yesterday but the second best time is now, and also remember that taking imperfect steps towards your goals is a hundred times better than taking no steps at all. Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, so check in with your inner monologue and see if you are communicating with yourself from a place of love or from a place of criticism and self-doubt. Virgo can bring these latter two qualities to the surface, which can feel uncomfortable, but this can also be very helpful as it is by bringing these thoughts to the surface that we can acknowledge them, question them, and let them go. You can also check in with how you communicate with those around you–watch out for being overly critical during this new moon. If being overly critical of yourself or others or leaning too hard into perfectionist tendencies is an ongoing theme for you in general and not just during the Virgo moon, perhaps you can use this time to set yourself intentions to heal and let go of this. Remember that you have the power to achieve whatever you set your mind to, and communicating to yourself with kindness, compassion and love is a crucial part of maintaining the positive mindset to make your dreams a reality.